Coming To Bkk

[diana]

hi,

i'm visiting thailand. i might like to relocate there. i am wanting a peaceful, friendly atmosphere. can someone give me so helpful info? gratefully, diana

[32x]

Been before? do you just want to stay in BKK?

I love the area around phimai(korat)the people ,views and the feel of the place is so laid back.Might be a bit out of the way but worth a visit.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Help us to help you Diana. What is your age and Nationality, and do you have ' means ' ?

[Ozziman04]

hi,

i'm visiting thailand.  i might like to relocate there.  i am wanting a peaceful, friendly atmosphere.  can someone give me so helpful info?  gratefully, diana

Ozzieman04 Ex......OzzieMan

You want what

Peace and quiet

take a way the traffic

Take away the tuktuks

Take away the Indians on the footpaths

Take away the screaming Thai

yes you'll find peace and quiet

But then why go

and atmsophere, why do you think most of the traffic police wera face wears masks

atmosphere you can cut it with a knife

But we all love it

Head north my friend Head North

Way up North land of the buffalo

Find a nice rice farm and there you will find Peace and quiet and clean atmosphere

[Pink Mist]

Head to Issarn for peace and quiet.

[surin]

Try Surin and take a look at the Khmer ruins such as Kao Pravi Han and Buri Ram

[Pink Mist]

Surin do you get to siskatet much?

[NedKelly]

Yeah Diana, if yo uwant peace and quiet you must go up country. Get away from the maddening crowds up into the mountains, or Isaan. Pimai is a great place as mentioned before. Nice and quiet but really cool and friendly. Get off the beaten tourist track and you will find lots of quiet places. If you look at aguide book and it says very little about a place ....then go there.....because there will be few tourists.

In the mountains of Northen Thailand you will find small guesthouses or homestays.....not mentioning any place names but just go and look for yourself. You will find what you want.

[sabaijai]

The most peaceful and beautiful spot I've found in the kingdom is ... wait a minute, if I tell you then the population will increase by one.

If you've never lived in Thailand before, you will probably find it hard to adjust to small town life right off the bat. Start with a larger city for a year or two, while taking time to get to know all the regions of Thailand. Eventually you'll find a spot you like. Either that or you'll decide you don't like being here after all.

[diana]

i am a young, active senior. american with average means. would like to retire in a friendly, warm, economical area. Does this place exist? Also arriving at midnight. want to stay somewhere in banglampu. Thank u so much for any help. diana

[diana]

i definitely like the idea of a larger city (or in between) as i am a city girl at heart. however, not like bangkok. thanks again

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Chiang Mai is nice. Get a Non-Immigrant O visa before you leave home

[Pink Mist]

Take a trip around the north and north east. If Chiang Mai doesn't suit then my suggestion would be KhonKaen, the 4th largest city in Thailand but doesn't have that big city pace. There is a modern airport with 4 flights a day, buses and trains also provide regular service.

There are modern shopping centres which sell a wide varity of goods.

Laos is not far for visa runs when required

It is not a heavily touisted area and a knowledge of Thai would be handy.

For more info use this link KhonKaen there is a forum to post any questions about the region attached.

[Ozziman04]

Maybe it would be a good idea if you explain what this visa is and why it is a good thing to have my Dr, friend.

We never mat at that bar for a drink while I was there in dream land

To busy healing the sick I guess

Ozzieman

[dr_Pat_Pong]

She is planning on a long stay as a retiree Oz...she needs one of them

[Guest IT Manager]

I know where you can rent a small house in a village. Hope it helps.

[diana]

i just read your post. how close to bKK is the small house and how much is it? can it be rented by the day? thank you. u are so kind. diana

[diana]

can u email me [email protected]

[diana]

She is planning on a long stay as a retiree Oz...she needs one of them -wrote dr. patong

sorry i mean that i am coming for 2 weeks to explore and if i love it, will consider relocating. any help is appreciated.

how do i get back to this thread for any responses?

[NedKelly]

Dear Diana,

I really think you need more than 2 weeks to see if you love it. Try to stay for 6 months in one place. Do some teaching or whatever and then you will have a beter idea. Chiang Mai is a nice place good climate. Up country is so much more relaxed tha Bangkok and Chiang Mai is a place where you will find other expats, loads of western fixes if you need them, while at the same time you could live outside that expat sphere if you so wanted. Go for it and enjoy, Thailand is a very liveable place.

[Guest IT Manager]

We have a few options here that may be of interest if you drive.

[diana]

thank u whipping boy and nedkelly. i can only stay 2 weeks this time. if i love it, yes, i will come back asap. i do plan on visiting chiang mai this visit. how do i meet expats while there? i have icq and if i can figure it out to chat, great. that is if u wouldn't mind. diana

[NedKelly]

I think there is an American Consulate in Chiang Mai. Maybe you could write to them asking for information you need. Also, this forum is a good place to ask for contacts up in Chiang Mai. I dont know that there is an expat club or anything like that. You could try going to the 'Riverside restuarant and bar area' it is just alongside the river in Chiang mai - everyone knows it. yopu might meet some locals there, but I would say that if you were a local expat you may not frequent a place like that as it is mostly tourists and local Thai's and also a mixed crowd as far as ages go. Someone who lives in chaing Mai could best answer you. Good luck.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

The Consulate-General of the United States of America

387 Wichayanond Road

Chiang Mai 50300

Tel ( 053 ) 252 629

[diana]

thanks dr. p and nedkelly. u have been vefy helpful. i'll see u again soon. diana

[pongster303]

i agree two weeks is not enough to decide whether you d want to relocate here or not...if that s all you ve got.. good luck then and if you need a thai guide, feel free to email me, ok????? lol..............

[diana]

Pongster: why LOL? thanks so much. yes, 2 weeks is not enough. however, with all of the wonderful feedback i have gotten from americans who have visited, i am so looking forward to the possibility.

[pongster303]

good luck for that,diana.....and enjoy your time here..